Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will define self-advocacy and identify their personal needs by sorting need cards, engaging with a targeted reading, and completing a self-reflection worksheet.
Teaching self-advocacy empowers students to recognize and articulate their needs, fostering independence, confidence, and better access to support in school and beyond.
Audience
Time
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Materials
Prep
Prepare Session 1 Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Personal Needs Card Sort
10 minutes
Step 2
Reading: What Is Self-Advocacy?
15 minutes
Step 3
Discussion: Defining and Applying
10 minutes
Step 4
Worksheet: Personal Strategy Planning
10 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down: Reflection and Goal Setting
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Speak Up! Session 1: Self-Advocacy Basics
Warm-Up: Personal Needs Card Sort
What Is Self-Advocacy?
Reading: What Is Self-Advocacy?
Discussion: Defining & Applying
Worksheet: Personal Strategy Planning
Cool-Down: Reflection & Goal Setting
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will practice self-advocacy by writing and role-playing requests for support, then reflect on their communication strategies.
Active practice builds confidence in asking for accommodations or help, reinforcing self-advocacy skills and preparing students for real-life situations.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Session 2 Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Quick Review
5 minutes
Step 2
Modeling: Writing a Request Script
10 minutes
Step 3
Role-Play Practice
20 minutes
Step 4
Group Debrief
10 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down: Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Speak Up! Session 2: Practicing Self-Advocacy
Quick Review: Self-Advocacy Steps
Writing a Request Script
Role-Play Practice Instructions
Group Debrief & Discussion
Cool-Down: Reflection
Reading
Reading
Worksheet
Warm Up
Activity
Cool Down
Activity
Worksheet
Cool Down
